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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
10
A detailed look at summer silhouettes notes sleeves shrinking from earlier grand puff to discreet shapes. It highlights French couture proportion, contrasting gowns, and the rising popularity of ribbons and decorative trims, including garlands, bows, and chiffon ribbons, dominating high fashion and daily wear.
A vivid description of ribbon driven trims on summer outfits. Hats feature shepherdess shapes in satin straw with rose motifs and velvet accents, while gowns use wide ribbons in bowgirdles and sashes. The text notes effect of ribbon rosettes, moss rosebuds, and decorative trims on bodices, sleeves, and skirts.
The sleeve becomes the fashion barometer signaling mood shifts in summer wear. Half sleeves return strongly this season with varied puffing, ribbons, and decorative touches like coffe accents and buckles. Designers emphasize clever tailoring to balance fullness while keeping a neat outline.
The era’s girdle trend promises dramatic torso shaping with taped and feather boned frames. Tall or plump figures alike are advised to choose design details that emphasize center lines, create a cinched waist, and present a slender silhouette, with careful tailoring to avoid obvious flaws.
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